HTN stands for which medical term?

• A. Blood Pressure
• B. Heart Rate
• C. Hyperglycemia
• D. Hypertension- High Blood Pressure

Answer: (D)

HTN stands for hypertension, high blood pressure. The idea at play is understanding common medical abbreviations for conditions. Hypertension is the condition of persistently elevated blood pressure in the arteries, which is why HTN refers to the disease state rather than the measurement itself. Blood pressure is the measurement you take (the numbers in mmHg), heart rate is the pulse (beats per minute), and hyperglycemia means high blood glucose. In everyday care, noting that someone has HTN means you recognize they have high blood pressure and may need regular BP checks and interventions as part of their care plan.